Posts Tagged: ABS light on
ABS light on — what it means
What are the most common causes of an ABS light? The anti-lock braking system detects wheel lock-up when you’re on a slippery road surface and pulses the brakes to prevent skidding and lose of control. The traction control system acts in a similar way to prevent wheel slip when accelerating. The traction control system receives all wheel speed data from the ABS system. If there’s a fault in the ABS system, you’ll see the ABS light on and the ABS system and traction control system will be disabled. You may … Read More
ABS light on, Stabilitrak light on
Diagnose and fix ABS light on, Stabilitrak light on GM has issued a service bulletin 08-05-25-004A to address an ABS light on, Stabilitrak light on, occurring on the vehicles listed below. The problem may present itself as ABS light on, Stabilitrak light on and any of the following trouble code. C0035 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit C0036 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance C0037 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low C0040 Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit C0041 Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance C0042 Right … Read More
ABS light on, C0265, C0201, U1041
GM service bulletin #04-05-25-002E for ABS light on, C0265, C0201, U1041 Diagnose and fix ABS light on, C0265, C0201, U1041 GM has issued a service bulletin #04-05-25-002E to address a ABS light on, C0265, C0201, U1041 condition on the vehicles listed below. 2004-07 Buick Ranier 2002-06 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT 2003-06 Cadillac Escalade ESV 1999-07 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 2000-06 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe 2002-06 Chevrolet Avalanche 2002-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Trailblazer EXT 2003-06 Chevrolet SSR 1999-07 GMC Sierra Classic 2000-07 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL, Sierra Denali Classic 2004-05 GMC Envoy XUV 2002-04 … Read More
What causes ABS light?
Why is my ABS light on? What should I do with ABS light on? The antilock brake system (ABS) consists of wheel speed sensors, wiring harness, pump and valves, and computer. The computer constantly checks the condition of the wheel speed sensors, wiring harness and pump and valves. The ABS light on indicates a fault with any of those components, it sets a trouble code, turns off the ABS system, and turns on the ABS light. Where to start diagnosing an ABS light on? It ALWAYS starts by getting the … Read More
ABS light on, TRAC off, Stabilitrac
ABS light on, TRAC off, Stabilitrac off – What does it mean? If you own one of the GM vehicles listed below and have any of these warnings: ABS light on, TRAC off, Service Traction Control System light on, Service Stabilitrak light and/or have the following trouble codes stored; C0035, C0040, C0045, C0050, on you should read this service bulletin #PIC5248E from GM. C0035 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit C0040 Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit C0045 Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit C0050 Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor … Read More
ABS light on
ABS light on –What does it mean? An ABS light condition means the computer has detected a fault somewhere in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) of your vehicle. The computer conducts a self-test when you start your vehicle. The test checks for proper values in the ABS computer (if equipped) and for proper digital communication between the ABS computer and the main PCM computer. If the system detects a fault, it stores a specific trouble code, turns the ABS light on and disables the ABS braking system. You can still … Read More
Abs light on, traction control light on, Impala
Diagnose ABS light on, traction control light on, Impala ABS light on, traction control light on, Service Stability System Message Shops are reporting problems with the abs light on, traction control light on with Impala vehicles. The problem affects 2012 and 2013 vehicles and may also present as a message on the driver information center with a “Service Stability System” message. In addition, various trouble codes may be stored in the PCM. Plus, the instrument cluster may not work. You may also find the body control module (BCM) fuse blown … Read More
Check engine and ABS light on GM vehicles — Service Bulletin Fix
Got a check engine and ABS light on a GM vehicle? Here’s the fix GM has issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) #06-06-04-049B for check engine and ABS light on, along with a no start, stall, and various other electrical problems on the vehicles listed below. GM has found that a chaffed wiring harness can cause all these problems. Even though they’ve making cars for over a century, that doesn’t seem to have taught them anything about how to route a wiring harness. In this case, the wiring harness rubs … Read More
ABS light on gauges erratic
ABS light on gauges erratic This Chevrolet Cavalier exhibited a speedometer needle that moved up and down, a flashing warning lamp, an ABS light on, and a trouble code for low system voltage. Any time you see erratic behavior in an electrical circuit when you turn on a high power device like a heater blower motor, you should immediately suspect a poor ground somewhere in the circuit. Corroded ground connections can function just fine when there’s very little power flowing through them. But that same corrosion can drop voltage flow … Read More
ABS light on minivan
ABS light on Chrysler minivan ABS light on 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.8-litre engine, new ABS pump or ABS motor? The controller anti-lock brake (CAB) module is located on the right side of the engine compartment. It has a large connector with almost 20 wires connected to it. The CAB requires three power inputs and good ground or it can light the ABS light. First, check fuses 21 and 9 in the integrated power module (IPM). If they’re good, remove the connector at the CAB and test for … Read More